WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE:
Eggplant Parmesan is a comfort-food that’s perfect for a weeknight meal. You can also easily double the recipe and serve a delicious and healthy meal to guests, or enjoy leftovers for lunch!
The best part – all the ingredients are approved for any Cycle of the 17 Day Diet!
NOTES:
You can enjoy this yummy meal on the Accelerate, Activate, Achieve and Arrive Cycles.
| Prep Time | 15 minutes |
| Cook Time | 50 minutes |
| Servings |
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Ingredients
- 1 eggplant peeled
- 4 egg whites
- 4 tbsp. Water
- 1-2 tbsps. Parmesan cheese fat-free
- 1/4 tsp. Garlic powder
- 1 cup Marinara sauce low-carb
- Vegetable oil spray
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees .
- Prepare a 13x9 baking sheet by spraying with vegetable spray - set aside.
- Peel eggplant and cut into 1⁄4 inch slices.
- In a shallow dish, beat egg whites and 4 tablespoons water until foamy .
- Dip eggplant slices into egg whites, then into fat-free Parmesan cheese, pressing cheese into eggplant .
- Place eggplant on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with garlic powder to taste.
- Spray vegetable cooking spray over eggplant slices.
- Bake 20 minutes & turn eggplant over.
- Bake an additional 10 minutes.
- Cover with 1 cup of marinara sauce.
- Return to the over and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until eggplant is piping hot and sauce is bubbly .
Recipe Notes
Substitutions:
- Use homemade marinara sauce instead of store bought.
- Spice it up with your favorite herbs!
- Add some other veggies like onions or mushrooms.
